SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of teenage pregnancy in all Brazilian regions and states in the period of 2000-2019 among two age groups, namely, 10-14 and 15-19 years old, and correlate it with the human development index. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed by using the data from the Live Birth Info System from the National Health System’s database. RESULTS: The percentage of live births from teenage mothers (age 10-19 years) in Brazil decreased by 37.2% (i.e., 23.4 in 2000 to 14.7% in 2019) in all regions. Amazonas and Maranhão were the only states to show increased fertility rates for teens in the age group of 10-14 years. The fertility index decreased from 80.9-48% in all states among mothers aged 15-19 years. Only the Southeast and South regions showed levels below the Brazilian average (i.e., 38.2 and 39%, respectively). The proportion of live birth showed an inversely proportional trend to the human development index score. CONCLUSIONS: Brazil shows a decline in the percentage of live birth among adolescent mothers and the fertility rate. Live birth is inversely proportional to the human development index score. However, the teenage pregnancy numbers are still high, with great regional inequality in the country.

Atender a la población de jóvenes lesbianas, gay, bisexual, transgénero, transexual y transgénero (LGBT) se convierte en una necesidad emergente. El Programa de Salud de Adolescentes del Departamento de Salud del Estado de São Paulo, en colaboración con la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) ha estado reflexionando y permitiendo la implementación de una red de atención a los jóvenes LGBT. En este trabajo se describe la posibilidad de espacios de reflexión y debate sobre el tema de la homofobia y otros temas relacionados con ese público. Describe la metodología de implementación participativa de las directrices para la atención integral a la juventud LGBT, teniendo en cuenta las opiniones expresadas en los grupos de Casas del Adolescente de São Paulo y las encuestas de opinión pública sobre la salud durante los “Desfiles del Orgullo LGBT” en la ciudad de São Paulo entre 2008 y 2013(1).

Health care for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth (LGBT) is becoming an emergent need. The Health Program for Adolescents of the Department of Health of the Sao Paulo state, in collaboration with PAHO has been reflecting on this issue and allowing the implementation of a service network for young LGBT. This work describes the opening up of a space for reflection and debate on homophobia and other topics in connection with this public. The methodology for a participative implementation of guidelines for the comprehensive care for the LGBT youth is described, bearing in mind the opinions shared in the groups that operate in the Adolescents House of Sao Paulo and the public opinion surveys on health during the “LGBT Pride Parade” in 2008 and 2013.

OBJETIVO: Mulheres com epilepsia apresentam com maior freqüência alterações relacionadas à sexualidade. O conhecimento adquirido com as adultas tem sido usado para as adolescentes, pressupondo-se que elas também sofram influência semelhante. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar aspectos relacionados à sexualidade nas adolescentes com epilepsia. MÉTODOS: Foram estudadas 35 pacientes do sexo feminino, com epilepsia, com idades entre 10 a 20 anos. Os critérios de exclusão foram: pacientes que ainda não apresentaram a menarca, com doença crônica associada, ou deficiência mental moderada a grave. As informações sobre a função sexual das adolescentes foram avaliadas através de um questionário padrão. RESULTADOS: Não foi observada diferença entre a idade da primeira relação sexual, atividade sexual, libido e orgasmo entre as adolescentes com epilepsia e o grupo controle. Observaram-se índices de gravidez superiores entre as adolescentes com epilepsia. CONCLUSÃO: Adolescentes com epilepsia têm vida sexualmente ativa, não apresentando as mesmas disfunções que a mulher adulta. Nesta série, nós observamos freqüência elevada de gestação, sugerindo a falta de aconselhamento adequado. Os aspectos relacionados à sexualidade requerem atenção especial por parte dos profissionais de saúde que atendem adolescentes com epilepsia.

OBJECTIVES: Women with epilepsy have higher rates of sexual dysfunction. However, knowledge acquired with adult populations has been extrapolated to teenagers, by surmising that these patients are submitted to similar factors. This study aims to evaluate aspects related to sexuality in female adolescents with epilepsy. METHODS: We studied 35 female adolescents, with epilepsy, ages from 10 to 20 years. The criteria of exclusion were: patients that had not yet presented a first period, patients with previous endocrine or clinical chronic disorders, and patients with moderate to severe mental deficiency. Information on sexual behavior of adolescents with epilepsy was evaluated by use of a standard questionnaire. RESULTS: No differences were observed between age at first sexual intercourse, sexual activity, libido and orgasm of adolescents with epilepsy when compared to controls. Higher rates of pregnancy occurred in adolescents with epilepsy when compared to controls. CONCLUSION: Adolescents with epilepsy have an active sexual life, without the dysfunctions presented by adults. In this series, we observed high rates of pregnancy suggesting lack of proper counseling. Therefore, aspects related to sexuality require special attention by health professionals when attending to adolescents with epilepsy.